ergometer
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measuring instrument designed to measure power
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Although rowers with less ability and training will burn fewer calories, the ergometer is an excellent tool for use in a weight-loss program.
Indoor rowing Indoor rowing (on ergometer, or tank) is a way to train technique and strength by going through the same motions as rowing, with resistance.
In fact it is not unheard of for teams that are considerably faster on the ergometer to be beaten on the water.
Rowing on an ergometer requires four basics phases to complete one stroke; the catch, the drive, the finish and the recovery.
Some rowing enthusiasts claim that the disproportionate number of tall rowers is simply due to the unfair advantage that tall rowers have on the ergometer.
The Concept2 ergometer was introduced in 1980 by the Dreissigacker brothers.